Dennis Hastert, who went from House Speaker to prison, dead at 84
Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.
Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.
NJ reports first West Nile Virus death of 2026 as residents urged to be vigilant
The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first death attributed to the West Nile virus this year.
The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first death attributed to the West Nile virus this year.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in 3-car crash on Ocean Parkway in Gravesend, Brooklyn
A 62-year-old driver was killed and a passenger critically hurt in a 3-car hit-and-run on Ocean Pkwy in Gravesend, Brooklyn. The NYPD is searching for a driver.
A 62-year-old driver was killed and a passenger critically hurt in a 3-car hit-and-run on Ocean Pkwy in Gravesend, Brooklyn. The NYPD is searching for a driver.
Georgia mass shooting: 2 dead, 35 wounded, no arrests
A late-night homecoming celebration ended in tragedy Sunday when gunfire erupted across a four-block span in a historic small South Georgia city.
A late-night homecoming celebration ended in tragedy Sunday when gunfire erupted across a four-block span in a historic small South Georgia city.
Search suspended for 6 people on air ambulance that disappeared off Massachusetts coast
The search for six people who were aboard an air ambulance that was bound for Boston when it disappeared off the Massachusetts coast has been suspended.
The search for six people who were aboard an air ambulance that was bound for Boston when it disappeared off the Massachusetts coast has been suspended.
Florida man accused of accessing women’s computers and making TikTok posts
A Florida man who is accused of accessing women’s personal information, including private chats and banking details, and posting about them on TikTok is back behind bars and faces a new charge.
A Florida man who is accused of accessing women’s personal information, including private chats and banking details, and posting about them on TikTok is back behind bars and faces a new charge.
Streamer BenDaDonnn, security guard arrested following College Station police incident
Police say one suspect interfered with police bringing another suspect into custody.
Police say one suspect interfered with police bringing another suspect into custody.
Christa Pike still on a ventilator 4 days after failed execution, lawyer says
A lawyer for Christa Pike says the death row inmate has not regained consciousness since the state's failed execution Wednesday night.
A lawyer for Christa Pike says the death row inmate has not regained consciousness since the state's failed execution Wednesday night.
13-year-old boy slashed in the face in Queens; NYPD searching for suspect
Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect they say slashed a 13-year-old boy in the face during an argument in Queens.
Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect they say slashed a 13-year-old boy in the face during an argument in Queens.
7-year-old girl fatally stabbed on Chicago's South Side, police say
A woman is in custody after Chicago police say a 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed Saturday on the South Side.
A woman is in custody after Chicago police say a 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed Saturday on the South Side.
Coast Guard searching for air ambulance that went missing during flight to Boston
Rescue teams are trying to locate an air ambulance that went missing after it departed from Bermuda overnight, along with the six people on board, while en route to Boston.
Rescue teams are trying to locate an air ambulance that went missing after it departed from Bermuda overnight, along with the six people on board, while en route to Boston.
Christa Pike latest: Tennessee prisons chief resigns after failed execution
The man who oversees Tennessee’s prison system will step down after Christa Pike’s failed execution, the state’s governor said Saturday.
The man who oversees Tennessee’s prison system will step down after Christa Pike’s failed execution, the state’s governor said Saturday.
NYC opens 160 car-free streets and plazas for Halloween events across 5 boroughs
New York City is expanding its car-free Trick-or-Streets initiative to a record 160 locations across all five boroughs this October.
New York City is expanding its car-free Trick-or-Streets initiative to a record 160 locations across all five boroughs this October.
Mom charged with killing 2 young kids 'did not remember' last time she fed them: reports
Justine May, a South Carolina mother, has been charged with starving her two young daughters to death after police found them dead during a welfare check.
Justine May, a South Carolina mother, has been charged with starving her two young daughters to death after police found them dead during a welfare check.
2 wanted after off-duty NYPD detective stabbed, chain stolen in motorized-bike robbery
Police are searching for two people on a motorized bike who stabbed an off-duty NYPD detective seven times and stole his chain in the Bronx.
Police are searching for two people on a motorized bike who stabbed an off-duty NYPD detective seven times and stole his chain in the Bronx.
29-year-old man fatally stabbed multiple times on Jamaica Avenue in Queens
A 29-year-old man died after being stabbed multiple times in front of a Jamaica Avenue storefront in Queens early Saturday morning.
A 29-year-old man died after being stabbed multiple times in front of a Jamaica Avenue storefront in Queens early Saturday morning.
Top snowbird destinations: New report reveals 2 states claiming 88 of top 100 cities
Florida and Texas lead the 2026–2027 snowbird rankings with warm, affordable cities offering seasonal housing and convenient amenities for extended winter stays, according to a recent analysis.
Florida and Texas lead the 2026–2027 snowbird rankings with warm, affordable cities offering seasonal housing and convenient amenities for extended winter stays, according to a recent analysis.
Electric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree recalled over overheating, explosion risk
A popular electric balloon pump sold at Dollar Tree is being recalled after reports of overheating, flames and an explosion.
A popular electric balloon pump sold at Dollar Tree is being recalled after reports of overheating, flames and an explosion.
Grayson High grad killed in Minneapolis attack; suspect had violent past
The family of a 23-year-old metro Atlanta man is demanding answers after he was killed during a violent attack at a Minneapolis mental health treatment facility.
The family of a 23-year-old metro Atlanta man is demanding answers after he was killed during a violent attack at a Minneapolis mental health treatment facility.
‘Animal House’ actress Mary Louise Weller dies at 79: Reports
Actress Mary Louise Weller, best known for her role in "Animal House" has died at 79 — just one day before her 80th birthday, according to reports.
Actress Mary Louise Weller, best known for her role in "Animal House" has died at 79 — just one day before her 80th birthday, according to reports.